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Golosh

1850s - 1860s (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black golosh with a square toe and low heel. The upper is made of a softer rubber than the sole which is stamped with "Compagnie Nationale, Manheim, II, Paris", a garland of flowers and an eagle. There is a small protrusion at the back of the heel of the upper.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Rubber upper and sole, man made, stamped on sole with inscription and decoration.
Brief description
Golosh, man's, found under floorboards, rubber, Paris, France, 1850s-1860s.
Physical description
Black golosh with a square toe and low heel. The upper is made of a softer rubber than the sole which is stamped with "Compagnie Nationale, Manheim, II, Paris", a garland of flowers and an eagle. There is a small protrusion at the back of the heel of the upper.
Dimensions
  • Sole length: 28cm
  • Sole width: 8.5cm
  • Heel height: 0.6cm
Credit line
Gift of Mrs Jean Cramer
Collection
Accession number
T.123-1999

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Record createdAugust 19, 2002
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